Bobcat Soccer to Host University President Picnic, "Green-Out" Wednesday

Sep 17, 2012

MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College soccer Peach Belt Conference (PBC) home opener against Lander University Wednesday, Sept. 19 should provide some extra fun for Bobcat Nation. University President Dr. Steve Dorman will host the GC community for a picnic prior to the event, which will also serve as "Green-Out Night" for Bobcat soccer.

The game, set for 7 p.m., features two highly-competitive teams as the Bobcats and Bearcats have played nine matches all-time, with GC owning a slight 4-2-3 advantage. Dr. Dorman will host "Soccer and Socialize" for faculty, staff and students at the West Campus Pavilion at 5 p.m., leading right until game time.

Bobcat Nation will be encouraged to wear their green gear, and those in green will receive double points for signing in at the Bobcat Fan Rewards tent. In addition, the Thunder Crew student spirit group will give free ice cream at halftime to all GC students in attendance wearing green.

The Georgia College Department of Athletics, two-time winners of the PBC Commissioner's Cup, sponsors 11 varsity athletic programs at the NCAA Division II level. As a Division II program, Bobcat Athletics prides itself on balancing the life of the student-athlete, evidenced by the teams' multiple appearances in post-season competition as well as documented academic success and community-service involvement. Sign up at www.twitter.com/BobcatSports and www.facebook.com/gcbobcats for up-to-the-minute reports, and visit www.GCBobcats.com for more information, and to nominate your favorite former Bobcats and Colonials to the GC Athletics Hall of Fame.